Microcline and Catapleiite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
2.72
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Microcline and Catapleiite Chemical Formula
While comparing Microcline and Catapleiite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Microcline and Catapleiite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Microcline and Catapleiite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.